In this site, there is a compilation of all cytogenetic data published on scorpions, considering only papers published in scientific journals and not abstracts presented on scientific meetings, thesis or other materials of restrict access. This compilation includes the species names, according “The Scorpion Files”, with their respective families.
The site will be revised every 6 months (March and September) to add new chromosomal data available on literature and changes in scorpion taxonomy.
To cite this website in a publication:
Schneider, M.C.; Mattos, V.F.; Cella, D.M. 2026. The scorpion cytogenetic database. Available in www.arthropodacytogenetics.bio.br/scorpiondatabase
If you have questions, comments and/or would like to contribute with some cytogenetic data, please contact us: [email protected]
The Scorpion Cytogenetic Database
Current version: 14 (March 31, 2026)
Marielle Cristina Schneider, Viviane Fagundes Mattos and Doralice Maria Cella* (*in memorian)
| # | Family Name | Number of Genera | Number of Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ananteridae | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Bothriuridae | 3 | 12 |
| 3 | Buthidae | 36 | 180 |
| 4 | Chactidae | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | Chaerilidae | 1 | 10 |
| 6 | Diplocentridae | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Euscorpiidae | 3 | 19 |
| 8 | Hadruridae | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Hormuridae | 3 | 17 |
| 10 | Iuridae | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Scorpionidae | 10 | 19 |
| 12 | Vaejovidae | 1 | 1 |
| Total of Database | 65 | 269 | |